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Yoruba style, Nigeria clay figural sculpture depicting

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Yoruba style, Nigeria clay figural sculpture depicting prominent figures with elaborate head dresses and scarification, 12"h x 10"w

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Yoruba style, Nigeria clay figural sculpture depicting

Name: Yoruba style, Nigeria clay figural sculpture depicting
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